Political Science / American Politics / Introductory American Politics

This book provides the context necessary for understanding the ideas, institutions, and processes that are central to politics and governance in the United States.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career is a primer on the common scholastic demands that social sciences students face upon entering college or university.

"This book is bold, controversial, and thoroughly stimulating. Not everyone will agree with its author. But everyone will want to read his book." - Charles Doran, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

"Extremely thorough and well-researched. The inclusion of a discussion of political science and of political philosophy is welcome, as it helps ground the discussion of modern institutions and processes in the history of political thought." - Robert Kelly, University of the Pacific

"This is a gem of a book. It should be read by all who care about the role of the United States in the world." - Graham Wilson, University of Wisconsin-Madison